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Diagnosing Asthma: Spirometry & interpretation in the primary care
practice setting, “Yes, it CAN be done!”
Joseph P Buhain MBA RRT FAARC NREMTB Saint Paul College
Director of Respiratory Therapy and Simulation Studies
US Naval Officer
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Objective Overview
1. What is Asthma really?
2. How is a spirometry test performed in the Primary Care
clinic or what are the components of a spirometry test?
3. Obstructive Vs. Restrictive Values- Identifying the disease.
4. Case Outlines.
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The Purpose of Spirometry
Provide a quantifiable, reproducible, identifiable measurement of lung
function
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Asthma- Over diagnosed or Under Misinterpeted?
Chronic inflammatory disease of the airways
Most common childhood chronic disease
Affects ~4.8 million (CDC, 1995) >100 million days of restricted
activity Nine million children age 18 and
younger (or 13%) have been diagnosed with asthma, with more than four million children (6%) suffering an asthma attack in the past 12 months.
470,000 hospitalizations/yr
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Epidemiology
Asthma was firs recognized by Hippocrates more
than 2000 years ago
It remains one of the most common diseases
encountered in clinical medicine
Over the past decade the incidence of asthma has
increased dramatically
It is estimated that more than 25 million Americans
have asthma
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Epidemiology (Cont’d)
About 500,000 Americans are hospitalized annually for severe asthma
About 4000 die as a result of asthma annually
According to the World Health Organization, about 180,000 people worldwide die from asthma
Among young children, asthma is about two times more prevalent in boys than girls
After puberty, however, asthma is more common in girls
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www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/asthma.
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Risk Factors
Extrinsic asthma (Allergic or Atopic asthma)
Asthma episodes clearly linked to the
exposure of a specific allergen (antigen):
House dust
Mites
Furred animal dander
Cockroach allergen
Fungi
Molds
Yeast
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Figure 12-2. The immunologic mechanisms in asthma.
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Conducting Airways Air travels via laminar
flow through the
conducting airways
comprised of the
following: trachea, lobar
bronchi, segmental
bronchi, subsegmental
bronchi, small bronchi,
bronchioles, and terminal
bronchioles.
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From
Netter
Atlas of
Human
Anatomy,
1989
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Gas Exchange
From
Netter Atlas
of Human
Anatomy,
1989
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Figure 12-3. Some factors known to trigger intrinsic asthma.
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Child - Asthma
Asthma Surveillance Data
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Adult-onset asthma
Many situations
Allergens important
Non-IgE asthma have nasal polyps, sinusitis, aspirin
sensitivity or NSAID sensitivity
Idiosyncratic asthma less understood
Percentage of adults who are obese
Click on Data to Show State
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Adult-onset asthma
Occupational exposure
animal products, biological enzymes, plastic resin, wood
dusts, metal
removal from workplace may improve symptoms
although symptoms persist in some
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Diagnosis of Asthma
The presence of any of these signs and symptoms
should increase the suspicion of asthma:
Wheezing—history of any of the following:
Cough, worse particularly at night
Recurrent wheeze
Recurrent difficult breathing
Recurrent chest tightness
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Diagnosis of Asthma (Cont’d)
Symptoms occur or worsen at night, awakening the
patient
Symptoms occur or worsen in a seasonal pattern.
The patient also has eczema, hay fever, or a family
history of asthma or atopic diseases.
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Diagnosis of Asthma (Cont’d)
Symptoms occur or worsen in the presence of:
Animals with fur
Aerosol chemicals
Changes in temperature
Domestic dust mites
Drugs (aspirin, beta blockers)
Exercise
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Diagnosis of Asthma (Cont’d)
Pollens
Respiratory (viral) infections
Smoke
Strong emotional expression
Symptoms respond to appropriate anti-asthma
therapy.
Patient’s colds “go to the chest” or take more than 10
days to clear up.
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Test Used in the Diagnosis and Monitoring of Asthma
Spriometry
Peak expiratory flow
Responsiveness to metacholine, histamine, mannitol,
or exercise challenge
Positive skin tests with allergens or measurement of
specific IgE in serum
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Classification of Asthma Severity by Clinical Features Before Treatment (Cont’d)
Mild Persistent
Symptoms more than once a week but less than once a
day
Exacerbations may affect activity and sleep
Nocturnal symptoms more than twice a month
FEV1 or PEF > 80% predicted
PEF or FEV1 variability < 20 - 30%
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Moderate Persistent
Symptoms daily
Exacerbations may affect activity and sleep
Nocturnal symptoms more than once a week
Daily use of inhaled short-acting β2-agnonist
FEV1 or PEF 60 - 80% predicted
PEF or FEV1 variability > 30%
Classification of Asthma Severity
by Clinical Features Before Treatment (Cont’d)
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Classification of Asthma Severity by Clinical Features Before Treatment (Cont’d)
Severe Persistent
Symptoms daily
Frequent nocturnal asthma symptoms
Limitation of physical activities
FEV1 or PEF < 60% predicted
PEF or FEV1 variability > 30%
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Lets begin
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Spirometry Interpretation: So
what constitutes normal?
Normal values vary and depend on:
Height
Age
Gender
Ethnicity
NHANES III Reference Values (CDC)
Chest. 2010 January; 137(1): 138–145.
Performance of American Thoracic Society-Recommended
Spirometry Reference Values in a Multiethnic Sample of Adults
The Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis (MESA) Lung Study
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Spirometry For now, spirometry is best test to:
Monitor asthma status
Look for evidence of asthma
Look for evidence of other diagnoses
The most recent spirometry guidelines of the American Thoracic Society and European Respiratory Society (ATS/ERS) recommend reference values derived from the National Health and Nutrition Survey (NHANES) III for general use in the United States
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Spirometry
Simple, office-based
Measures flow, volumes
Volume vs. Time
Can determine:
- Forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1)
- Forced vital capacity (FVC)
- FEV1/FVC
- Forced expiratory flow 25%-75% (FEF25-75)
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Flow-Volume Curves and
Spirograms
Two ways to record results of FVC maneuver:
Flow-volume curve---flow meter measures flow rate in
L/s upon exhalation; flow plotted as function of volume
Obstructive Disorder is seen more in the Flow Volu
Classic spirogram---volume as a function of time
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Normal Flow-Volume Curve and
Spirogram
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Forced Vital Capacity
Maneuver Airflow,
L/sec
Lung volume
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Volume-Time Plot
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Definitions FVC – Forced Vital Capacity
Volume of air exhaled after a maximal inspiration to total lung capacity. This volume is expressed in Liters
FEV1 – Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 second
Volume of air exhaled in the first second of expiration.
This volume is expressed in Liters
FEF 25-75%
Mean expiratory flow during the middle half of the FVC maneuver; reflects flow through later emptying airways, not necessarily the small airways
FEV1/FVC – Ratio (%)
Volume of air expired in the first second, expressed as a percent of FVC
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Performance of FVC maneuver
Patient assumes the position (typically sitting) Puts nose clip on Inhales maximally Puts mouthpiece in mouth and closes lips around mouthpiece (open circuit) Exhales as hard and fast and long as possible Repeat instructions if necessary – effective coaching is essential Give simple instructions Repeat minimum of three times (check for repeatability)
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ATS Acceptable Criteria Within Maneuver
Free from artifacts, such as Cough during the first second of exhalation Glottis closure that influences the measurement Early termination or cut-off Effort that is not maximal throughout Leak Obstructed mouthpiece
Good starts Extrapolated volume < 5% of FVC or 0.15 L, whichever is greater
Satisfactory exhalation Duration of ≥ 6 s (3 s for children < 10) or a plateau in the volume–time curve or If the subject cannot or should not continue to exhale
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ATS Acceptable Criteria Within Maneuver
After three acceptable spirograms have been obtained, apply the following tests The two largest values of FVC must be within 0.150 L of each other
The two largest values of FEV1 must be within 0.150 L of each other
If both of these criteria are met, the test session may be concluded
If both of these criteria are not met, continue testing until Both of the criteria are met with analysis of additional acceptable spirograms
or A total of eight tests have been performed (optional) or
The patient/subject cannot or should not continue
Save, as a minimum, the three satisfactory maneuvers
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Spirometry Interpretation: Obstructive vs.
Restrictive Defect
Obstructive Disorders Characterized by a limitation of expiratory airflow so that airways cannot empty as rapidly compared to normal (such as through narrowed airways from bronchospasm, inflammation, etc.)
Examples:
Asthma
Emphysema
Cystic Fibrosis
CBABE
Restrictive Disorders Characterized by reduced lung volumes/decreased lung compliance
Examples:
Interstitial Fibrosis
Scoliosis
Obesity
Lung Resection
Neuromuscular diseases
Cystic Fibrosis
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What about lung volumes and obstructive and restrictive disease?
(From Ruppel, 2003)
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Acceptable and Unacceptable Spirograms (from ATS, 1994)
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Measurements Obtained from the FVC Curve
FEV1---the volume exhaled during the first second of the FVC maneuver
FEF 25-75%---the mean expiratory flow during the middle half of the FVC maneuver; reflects flow through the small (<2 mm in diameter) airways
FEV1/FVC---the ratio of FEV1 to FVC X 100 (expressed as a percent); an important value because a reduction of this ratio from expected values is specific for obstructive rather than restrictive diseases. ( Normal Ranges 70-95%)
www.anaesthesia.co.in
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Severity of any spirometric abnormalities based on the FEV1
Degree of severity FEV1 % predicted
Mild >70 or LLN
Moderate 60-69
Mod severe 50-59
Severe 35-49
Very Severe < 35
If FEV 1/VC is < LLN ( “10” down)
based on ATS/ERS criteria
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Normal vs. Obstructive vs. Restrictive
www.anaesthesia.co.in
(Hyatt, 2003)
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Spirometry Interpretation:
Obstructive vs. Restrictive Defect Obstructive Disorders
FVC nl or↓
FEV1 ↓
FEF25-75% ↓
FEV1/FVC ↓
TLC nl or ↑
Restrictive Disorders
FVC ↓
FEV1 ↓
FEF 25-75% nl to ↓
FEV1/FVC nl to ↑
TLC ↓
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Spirometry Interpretation: What do the numbers mean?
FVC
Interpretation of %
predicted:
80-120% Normal
70-79% Mild reduction
50%-69% Moderate
reduction
<50% Severe reduction
FEV1
Interpretation of %
predicted:
>75% Normal
60%-75% Mild obstruction
50-59% Moderate
obstruction
<49% Severe obstruction
<25 y.o. add 5% and >60 y.o.
subtract 5
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Spirometry Interpretation: What do the numbers mean?
FEF 25-75%
Interpretation of % predicted:
>79% Normal
60-79% Mild obstruction
40-59% Moderate obstruction
<40% Severe obstruction
FEV1/FVC
Interpretation of absolute
value:
80 or higher
Normal
79 or lower
Abnormal
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When you see the tracings below, which of these prompts should you give the participant
Take in a deeper breath
Blow out harder
and faster
Try not to cough
Blow out longer
Good Test
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The flow volume loop below is representative of
Extrapolation or time zero error
Clipped inspiratory loop
Obstructive pattern
Restrictive pattern
Glottic closure
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When you see the tracings below, which of these prompts should you give the participant
Blow out longer
Good Test
Take in a deeper
breath
Try not to cough
Blow out harder
and faster
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When you see the tracings below, which of these prompts should you give the participant
Take in a deeper breath
Blow out harder
and faster
Try not to cough
Blow out longer
Good Test
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Exhalation Time During Obstruction
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Spirometry-Induced Bronchospasm
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Coaching is Key
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Bronchodilator Response
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Obstruction
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Restrictive Pattern
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Conclusions
Spirometry is:
Useful in asthma diagnosis and management
Useful in diagnosis of conditions that can present with wheezing, or airway noise that can be hard to distinguish from wheezing
Requires considerable expertise, particularly in children
FEF25-75% does not measure small airways, but instead airways more obstructed that empty later in exhalation